I think all the hiking forums have this kind of question. It's nice to see what everyone did last year & see what kinds of things you hope to do this year/
I'll start by copying my answer from VFTT, except hopefully I'll remove the typos & edit some of it.
A very active 2006 over 2005 except in trail mileage which was just 4 miles shorter than last years 195 miles. I did gain more elevation though as I did not do two hikes in the south this year starting at 5,029 Ft & I did climb more peaks this year. For walking, jogging, treadmill, etc did 50% more total in 2006 (over 21.2 miles per week with almost taking Nov. & Dec. off - only two weeks over 10 miles.)
Did not get to the ADK's this year
Did get to the Catskills three times, climbing Windham from a new direction & also four new peaks on the Devil's Path before a feeble attempt at Westkill, but the brook is pretty.
Family did their first hike together, Bald Cap in the Green Hills
Did my 1st Presi traverse (only the third longest hike this year)
Attempted a Pemi Traverse in May - only got the Franconia's Garfield & Galehead but that was about 28 miles
Went back in Sept. did Bonds, Twins & Galehead, approx a 30 mile day
Did two hike & bike trips, using the bike to close the loop from the car at one trailhead to another trailhead to start
Met a bunch of new hikers this year, almost every hike all three I did in winter or the Presidential Traverse trip, & even people on my last trip on 12/29-30. Also got to see familar faces in Dave M, Garry, Michael J & Chomp. The guy I met on Monroe in March was in our Condo building in August, that was an unexpected treat.
While it was sad to hear about a good hiking friend from VFTT, Sherpa Kroto, getting hurt early in the year skiing, it was good to see him in May & June feeling a bit better. Keep recovering & getting a little stronger everyday.
Goals for 2007, get to ADK's a couple of times (23 away from the 115) maybe take the 2nd summer family vacation up there (NJ Shore is always main vacation) & get family up Jo & maybe Cascade or Mt. Van.
There is a rumor of a company get together in Jackson Hole......
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I'll start by copying my answer from VFTT, except hopefully I'll remove the typos & edit some of it.
A very active 2006 over 2005 except in trail mileage which was just 4 miles shorter than last years 195 miles. I did gain more elevation though as I did not do two hikes in the south this year starting at 5,029 Ft & I did climb more peaks this year. For walking, jogging, treadmill, etc did 50% more total in 2006 (over 21.2 miles per week with almost taking Nov. & Dec. off - only two weeks over 10 miles.)
Did not get to the ADK's this year
Did get to the Catskills three times, climbing Windham from a new direction & also four new peaks on the Devil's Path before a feeble attempt at Westkill, but the brook is pretty.
Family did their first hike together, Bald Cap in the Green Hills
Did my 1st Presi traverse (only the third longest hike this year)
Attempted a Pemi Traverse in May - only got the Franconia's Garfield & Galehead but that was about 28 miles
Went back in Sept. did Bonds, Twins & Galehead, approx a 30 mile day
Did two hike & bike trips, using the bike to close the loop from the car at one trailhead to another trailhead to start
Met a bunch of new hikers this year, almost every hike all three I did in winter or the Presidential Traverse trip, & even people on my last trip on 12/29-30. Also got to see familar faces in Dave M, Garry, Michael J & Chomp. The guy I met on Monroe in March was in our Condo building in August, that was an unexpected treat.
While it was sad to hear about a good hiking friend from VFTT, Sherpa Kroto, getting hurt early in the year skiing, it was good to see him in May & June feeling a bit better. Keep recovering & getting a little stronger everyday.
Goals for 2007, get to ADK's a couple of times (23 away from the 115) maybe take the 2nd summer family vacation up there (NJ Shore is always main vacation) & get family up Jo & maybe Cascade or Mt. Van.
There is a rumor of a company get together in Jackson Hole......
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